Summer 2025 JSOM Podcast

This summer, Jessica will review “Ultrasound Use by Special Operations Combat Medics: A Narrative Review Limited to the JSOM” by Dr. Jonathan Curley. (https://jsomonline.org/product/ultrasound-use-by-special-operations-combat-medics-a-narrative-review-limited-to-the-jsom/) The heart of this article provides an overview of how Special Operations Combat Medics (SOCMs) use ultrasound in clinical practice and proposes future applications. Sydney is reviewing “Injuries in Specialist Police Officers: A Scoping Review” by Dr. Kate Lyons et al (https://jsomonline.org/product/injuries-in-specialist-police-officers-a-scoping-review/). This article identifies, collects, and synthesizes evidence on injuries sustained by specialist police and compares those injuries with those of other law enforcement officers and wider Special Forces populations. Matthew is reviewing “Proof of Concept: Is Small-scale Production of Diethyl Ether for Anesthetic Use Possible?” by Dr. Sandeep Dhanjal et al. (https://jsomonline.org/product/proof-of-concept-is-small-scale-production-of-diethyl-ether-for-anesthetic-use-possible/) In this manuscript, the authors explore the use of diether ether as a stopgap solution to anesthetic supply limitations in humanitarian crises or armed conflicts. Be sure to subscribe to the JSOM podcast on Spotify. You can also find it at https://jsom.us/Podcast. Follow us on Social Media @jsomonline or on our website https://www.jsomonline.org